Event Recap: 2016 Celebrate Flatiron Partnerships

Last week on an unseasonably warm October evening, over 225 guests gathered to celebrate the work of the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership at the 11th annual Celebrate Flatiron Partnerships at 230 FIFTH. The festivities began at 6:00 p.m. with drinks and hors d'oeuvres on the venue's rooftop with stunning views over Madison Square Park. Shortly after dusk, guests moved down to 230 FIFTH's penthouse room for more beverages and bites.

The Honorable Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, was one of the evening's notable guests; the Borough President offered brief remarks applauding the work of the BID. Jennifer Brown, Executive Director of the BID, light-heartedly welcomed attendees to the BID's pre-presidential debate party - the third and final debate was broadcast live later that evening - and thanked everyone for their support of the organization, not only at this event but also throughout its decade long history, noting how much the neighborhood had changed for the better during this time.

Many Flatiron businesses and property owners were represented at the event such as Sony Corportation of America, which relocated to 25 Madison in early 2016, and longstanding neighborhood anchor New York Life, along with many from the hospitality and restaurant industry including the NoMad Hotel, the Evelyn Hotel, The Churchill, Teuisui, Organique, and Idea Coffee.

Following the remarks, the BID shared a short video which was made in honor of the organization's 10 year anniversary in June. Attendees also partook in a fun photobooth (password: CFP2016) and shared party images in real time using the #CelebrateFlatiron hashtag.

Click here to watch the BID's 10 year video, and click here to view photos from the event!